“Movement has been completely overhauled with double-jumping, gliding, dashing, grappling hooks, and swimming”
You son of a bitch…..
I’m in 👉
Borderlands 4 previews have dropped and they are insanely positive, It is being praised across the board as being a massive step up from Borderlands 3 and possibly the best BL to date!
Here’s some highlights of the new info:
- Borderlands 4 features a more grounded and darker story set on a dystopian world ruled by the Timekeeper
- Humor is still present but more restrained to suit the darker narrative tone, Less cringe humor as in BL3
- The game feels like a soft reboot for the franchise, introducing new lore and gameplay structures
- Movement has been completely overhauled with double-jumping, gliding, dashing, grappling hooks, and swimming
- Four new Vault Hunters are available: Vex (Siren), Rafa (Gadget Soldier), Harlowe (Sniper), and Aton (Brawler)
- Kairos, the new planet, is one seamless open world with no loading between zones
- Split-screen co-op returns for local multiplayer
- The game adopts a Destiny-like structure with side activities, dynamic events, and exploration hubs
- Vehicles can be summoned anywhere on the map, making travel smoother and more immersive
- The world of Kairos features dynamic weather systems and environmental variety
- Combat pacing is faster with smarter, more aggressive enemies that emphasize dodging and movement
- One boss previewed was the most complex and mechanics-rich in Borderlands history
- Buildcrafting is significantly deeper with new enhancement gear slots and item augments
- Weapon rarity is better balanced, legendary drops are rarer
- Mission and boss replays are now built-in, allowing players to farm specific content
- Online matchmaking is improved with simplified lobbies and clearer difficulty scaling
- Gearbox aims to avoid turning Borderlands into a live-service GaaS model
- Borderlands 4 aims to reclaim its position in the looter shooter genre after years of stagnation
Borderlands 2 is one of my fave co-op games ever and BL3 really let me down but this is sounding like a massive improvement, definitely will be playing this at release this September 12th